They used to be among the wealthiest stars in the world- now they are lucky to have food and shelter. Indeed, while the world's most prominent celebrities typically have bank accounts spiraling well into millions, some stars have fallen privy to their own financial ineptitude.

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Here, we look at 30 celebrities who squandered vast amounts of their wealth in their lifetime- and some who remain penniless.